Jen Olson / Planner

Jen specialises in planning research and coordinating RMA submission processes. She loves technical writing, editing and plain English communication. She uses visual art skills and a keen interest in learning theory to make community consultation and planning education projects fun. She has a fairly mischievous sense of humour and a terrible poker face.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has."​ ~ Margaret Mead

Jen joined Perception Planning in 2014 after working in a regulatory capacity for local government in New Zealand for five years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Geology with a Geography minor from the University of Idaho. Her areas of expertise include: